Jegede Family History

Jegede Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name from Jégédé literally ‘of slender stem and inconsiderable height’ (i.e. ‘weakly growing tree’) a traditional nickname for a boy or man whose personal name is Akínpè̩lú.

This name originates from Akín pè̩lú meaning ‘Akin joins or accompanies (me)’. It is noteworthy to compare this with the name Akinola.

Over time, the connection between the nickname and the personal name has become obscure.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hegde, Legere, Weede, Reede, Beede, Jerde, Kebede, Megee, Jude, Revere

432	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
126	Military Records
22	Immigration Records
29	Census and Voter Lists
6	Member Trees

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Where is the Jegede family from?

You can see how Jegede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jegede family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jegede family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jegede's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jegede families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 29 census records available for the last name Jegede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jegede census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Jegede. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 126 military records available for the last name Jegede. For the veterans among your Jegede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jegede lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Jegede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jegede in 1995 was 49, and 56 in 2002.

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Jegede Surname Meaning

This name originates from Akín pè̩lú meaning ‘Akin joins or accompanies (me)’. It is noteworthy to compare this with the name Akinola.

Over time, the connection between the nickname and the personal name has become obscure.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Jegede family from?

What Jegede family records will you find?

What is the average Jegede lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Jegede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jegede in 1995 was 49, and 56 in 2002.

Jegede Family History

Jegede Surname Meaning

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Jegede Surname Meaning

615 record(s) for Jegede

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Where is the Jegede family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Jegede lifespan?

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